Quick TIRE Question...
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Racer
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From: Valparaiso Indiana
Originally Posted by MYCoupe
You can safely go up one size. 255/40/17 up front and 285/35/18 out back.
Melting Slicks
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From: Hewitt NJ
Originally Posted by gotnovette
Does changing to these sizes make a visual difference or one I'd notice in handling?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Hewitt NJ
Originally Posted by 04MSGCoupe
Wouldn't one size up from stock (245/45-17 front and 275/40-18 rear) be 245/40-18 and 275/35-19?
Drifting
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Originally Posted by MYCoupe
Well that would require changing wheels as well. He asked if he could fit different size tires on his stock wheels.
Melting Slicks
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From: St. Louis Missouri
I just had 245/45/17 and 295/35/18 Michelin PS2's mounted on my 00 Vert. I was told you shouldn't mount the 295/35/18's on the 9.5 inch rim, but I see no problem with the way the tire fits or handles, and it hardly even bulges at all. We are talking .5 inch from suggested rimm with. Now I am wishing I had went with 265/40/17 up front. If you decide to go stock and are going with PS2's, shoot me a PM I might cut you a deal on a set of 245/45/17 PS2's with only 30 miles on them. By the way the ride is so much better then the runflats!